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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.45, 13,941.99 and 5,949.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.45, 13,941.99 and 5,949.14 is: 8,938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.45 : 13,941.99 = 5,949.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.45/13,941.99 = 5,949.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.45x = 13,941.99 × 5,949.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.45x = 82,942,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,942,780.68/9,279.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.33

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